The World's Largest Tug of War

[JAcosta]

This past weekend was the annual Naha, Okinawa Tug-of-War. Basically once a year, the local Okinawans weave a giant rope that weighs roughly 40 tons, and 30,000 people come to the event. Basically its a tug of war between the east/west side of the island. Its the largest tug of war in the world, and I was right in the middle of it.

I was using my Canon 1D Mark II and my Canon EOS 5. The only lenses I used were the 24-70 f/2.8L and the 16-35 f/2.8L.

It was a once in a lifetime event for me, as I missed it last year and wont be here for next years. Im glad I was there. Here's my Flickr set of some of my favorite pictures shot with my Mark II:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmgd/sets/72157602416451745/

I shot 3 rolls of Provia with my EOS 5, and Im currently waiting on them to come back after being developed. I cant wait.

[charger912]

Wow, that's a pretty cool event. Who one? :)

[JAcosta]

East side. I should clarify that was the side I was pulling and needless to say I think I played a pivotal part in the success of our side :)

[charger912]

Ha Ha! Right on!

[Turntablist]

wow that's insane. nice photos. anymore?

[rivan]

Excellent group and intriguing subject matter. Bravo.

I'd have loved to see some shots from a higher perspective - from the roof of one of the buildings, perhaps.